Corruption in drug patents: Take away the money
When patents can be worth enormous sums of money, companies will find ways to abuse the system.
Why hasn’t the world set on fire?
"To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger." - James Baldwin
Bernie Sanders Demands a Stop to the Dakota Pipeline in Open Letter to President...
“It is deeply distressing to me that the federal government is putting the profits of the oil industry ahead of the treaty and sovereign rights of Native American communities."
New study discovers drugs and pesticides in high levels off coast of Southern England
An analysis found pharmaceuticals and recreational drugs along with pesticides from the samples taken from along the coasts of Hampshire and West Sussex in England.
Biden bypasses Congress to expedite arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict
Administration's move to fast-track defense equipment to Israel raises ethical and legal questions amidst ongoing conflict.
Courage is contagious
Moving from fear to action in a disturbing world.
Community organizer slams ‘fascist ICE agents’ after arrest of US citizen documenting raids
ICE has faced widespread backlash over the arrest of community advocates swept up while documenting raids across the country, many of them U.S. citizens.
Indigenous peoples reclaim the National Bison Range
“We are such a place-based people. To have this land back, to be in control of it, is a fresh, new hope.”
Police Chief suspended after video reveals officers beating handcuffed man
Elkhart Police Chief Ed Windbigler was suspended for failing to promptly notify the mayor of the assault and “understating the severity of the incident” to the Police Merit Commission, a civilian oversight board.
The GOP’s border stunt isn’t helping anyone
Right-wing governors are following Abbott in confronting the migrating families with “Keep-Out” military-style force.